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Are you permitted to perform a reverse manoeuvre in this situation?

Are you permitted to perform a reverse manoeuvre in this situation?

Description

Art. 23 para. 2 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (consolidated text: Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended)
Explanation

Correct answer: No

The situation in the picture shows driving on a bridge, and reversing on a bridge is strictly prohibited. According to Art. 23 para. 2 of the Road Traffic Act, this manoeuvre is also forbidden in a tunnel, on a viaduct, motorway, and expressway. Reversing in such places creates an extreme danger of collision with vehicles travelling at considerable speed.